Private foundation · EIN 48-6348047 · Salina, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Elden V Miller Family Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $92K total, median $16K. 100% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$92K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in KS
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salina Presbyterian ManorSalina, KSConstruction of wellness center$25K
Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySalina, KSSpecifically for the benefit of incoming first year students pursuing pre-nursing degree$25K
Central Kansas FoundationSalina, KSThe contribution is to assist with building remodel for the designated women's program, for furniture, tv & games for pathfinder recovery c…$22K
Greater Salina Community FoundationSalina, KSPurchase of therapeutic recreational playground equipment$10K
Salina Regional Health FoundationSalina, KSPurchase of rifton r830 hi lo small and medium activity chair and zippie kid kart stroller to aid in therapy & special education services$5,000
FIRST United Methodist ChurchSalina, KSFamily program training, dramatic play furniture, puppet theatre$5,000

About this foundation

The Elden V Miller Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Salina, Kansas, administered in care of Bank IV Na Salina Kansas, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Elden V Miller Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Elden V Miller Family Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $92K across 6 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does The Elden V Miller Family Charitable Trust give?

Kansas (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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